Maximize Your Everyday Savings with CVS ExtraCare Rewards

CVS ExtraCare Rewards Explained

Similar to programs at other drugstores, ExtraCare Rewards is a free loyalty program that rewards shoppers with exclusive savings, rewards, sale access and more. According to the store, ExtraCare members can save hundreds of dollars on everyday products, including toiletries, snacks, office supplies and more. Here are the benefits of becoming an ExtraCare Rewards member:

• 2% back on purchases both in-store and online
• Exclusive sale prices and deals throughout the store
• Personalized savings that come via email or text
• Up to $50 in rewards at the CVS pharmacy
• A special $3 birthday reward every year

If you want to take your savings to the next level, you can become an ExtraCare Plus member. This membership costs $5 a month ($48 a year), but it comes with additional benefits, including a $10 monthly bonus. Here’s what you get with ExtraCare Plus:

• Free shipping
• Free same-day delivery, including Rx delivery
• 20% off CVS Health brand products, including vitamins
• 24/7 access to a CVS pharmacist helpline
• $10 monthly bonus reward

“A paid rewards membership only makes sense when it matches shopping habits,” says Diane Lourmas, veteran savings analyst. “For frequent CVS shoppers, ExtraCare Plus can pay off quickly, but the real value comes from using the monthly reward consistently and taking advantage of the delivery and CVS Health brand perks throughout the year.”

How ExtraCare Rewards Works

To earn rewards, members can use their card, app or phone number at checkout to access sale prices and rewards. If you’re shopping online, you’ll need to create a CVS account with your ExtraCare card linked to it. Keep in mind that your ExtraCare card must be active and scanned in-store at least once a year for it to be successfully attached to an online account.

How to Maximize Your CVS Savings

Once you’re signed up for the ExtraCare Rewards program, the best way to take advantage of the program is to stack savings. Look for sale prices and Extra Big Deals in the store, then add any personalized digital offers or ExtraBucks Rewards that have been sent to your card. For qualifying purchases, you can still earn 2% back to use later, which creates another layer of savings for your next visit.

“Drugstore rewards programs tend to be most valuable when shoppers treat them like part of their regular routine instead of a one-time perk,” says Lia Berman, savings analyst. “At CVS, that can mean combining sale pricing, digital offers and ExtraBucks on the same trip so everyday necessities like cold medicine, toothpaste and snacks cost less over time.”

It also helps to download and check the CVS app. This will make it easy to find and manage your rewards on a regular basis, whether you’re shopping online or in-store.